Exciting News: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Takes Home Anime of the Year 2024 at Crunchyroll Anime Awards

The buzz was palpable at this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024, especially during the moment everyone was waiting for - Anime of the Year 2024. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 emerged victorious, clinching the coveted title amidst tough competition from favorites like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Swordsmith Village Arc and Vinland Saga Season 2. The absence of nominations for One Piece and Attack on Titan stirred some waves of surprise and disappointment among fans.

The highly anticipated Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 ceremony unfolded on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 6 pm JST in the vibrant city of Tokyo. The air was electric as stars graced the Orange Carpet, hinting at the excitement brewing for the ultimate award of the night.

Presented by none other than the talented Megan Thee Stallion, a Grammy-winning recording artist known for her love of anime and epic cosplays, the Anime of the Year 2024 award was a crowning moment for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2.

Directed by Shota Goshozono and brought to life by Studio Mappa, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 was a standout, racking up an impressive 13 nominations and securing its place as the Anime of the Year with its ninth win of the night.

Accepting the award on behalf of the team, a producer expressed gratitude for the recognition. Earlier in the evening, Goshozono had also claimed the Best Director award, adding to the series' accolades.

The success didn't stop there for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2. It also clinched awards for Best Action Anime, Best Opening and Ending Theme Sequences, and the well-deserved Best Supporting Character for the enigmatic Satoru Gojo.

While fans were surprised by the absence of Attack on Titan: Final Season and One Piece in the Anime of the Year 2024 nominations, the awards primarily focused on anime from the first half of the year.

Delving into the storyline of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, viewers were treated to a deep dive into the lives of Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki, along with the intriguing pasts of Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto during their time at Tokyo Jujutsu High.

This season was split into two captivating parts. The first, the Gojo’s Past Arc, delved into volumes eight and nine from the manga, providing crucial insights into Gojo's character.

The second part, the Shibuya Incident Arc, was a monumental event that had been teased since the first season and the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

Awards Showered Upon Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 at Crunchyroll’s Anime Awards:

- Anime of the Year 2024 - Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

- Best Character Design – Sayaka Koiso, Tadashi Hiramatsu for Hidden Inventory/Premature Death

- Best Director – Shota Goshozono

- Best Cinematography – Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

- Best Action – Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2

- Best Supporting Character – Satoru Gojo

- Best Opening Sequence – "Where Our Blue Is" by Tatsuya Kitani

- Best Ending Sequence – "Akari" by Soshi Sakiyama

- Best Voice Artist Performance Japanese – Yuuichi Nakamura (Satoru Gojo)

- Best Voice Artist Performance Portuguese – Léo Rabelo (Satoru Gojo)

- Best Voice Artist Performance French – Martial Le Minoux (Suguru Geto)

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2's sweep at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 solidified its place as a fan-favorite and a standout in the world of anime. Congratulations to the entire team for their well-deserved recognition!